It feels like everything comes with some level of 'smart' features, but smart home or IoT (Internet of Things) devices areat the top of the list for actual usefulness. But these devices have a ...

In recent years, virtual private networks (VPNs) have gone from technically advanced programs that only IT pros use to consumer-friendly tools that the mainstream masses are familiar with. Many people ...

VPNs (virtual private networks) are a powerful tool for securing your internet connection. They protect your data by encrypting it, making it harder for hackers or even your internet service provider ...

Modern networks are comprised of many devices. As it is essential for an IT pro and/or enthusiast to know how to differentiate a router from a switch, this quick pop quiz was put together to test ...

Your home network’s security is only as good as the configuration of your router or gateway. Leave it open or vulnerable, and you might end up with freeloaders that hog your bandwidth, at best. At ...

Like many of you (probably), I have a home network with many devices on it (probably ~100). Some devices are wired (ethernet) and some are wireless. Poor performance has been encountered, due to a ...

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

If your internet is slow and you feel like you've tried everything, you're in luck: I've got one more fix you might not have tried. Changing your DNS settings on either your Wi-Fi router or your ...

Your router is perhaps the most important gadget in your home. It checks all incoming and outgoing traffic, acting as a sentry to make sure that nothing dangerous comes in and nothing sensitive goes ...